The Goddess Month

The moon cycles, astrology, mystery of the unknown and our diverse paths of searching for a higher power has always been truly uniquely Indian. Even in an age of impressive technological progress, the rich spiritual treasure that India has inherited will always run deep. Festivities are a natural high. The faith that holds down so many people is a strong […]

Piya Valecha's Beauty Mantra

Actor, model and anchor Piya Valecha spells out her mantra for a healthy, stylish and beautiful body and mind.   Positivity: A positive, clear mind, gives you peace, calmness and that’s the single-most important thing I work on. Movement: Some sort of physical exercise is important. Yoga, gym, jogging, zumba or just climbing the staircase. If you have kids, play with […]

The Power Of One

If you are an old man reading this, do you remember what your goals were as a youngster? If you are an older woman, what did you want out of life as a younger woman in a fast city or a quiet village where you grew up? Most of you will remember being conditioned very consciously to want a job, […]

"Mere Creep Se Creepy Koi Creep Nahi Hai"

Art is a  highly powerful way to channel, deal, cope with, whatever you may call it when you are faced with real life situations. In shades of comedy, tragedy, drama or a mix, it always finds a place in people’s minds and is often soul cleansing for the creator. All India Bakchod aka AIB and Truly Madly‘s latest ‘Creep Qawwali’ […]

Everyone has expectations; people are not bad, neither are they good; it's your expectations and how much you let go that reflects back on your life – Piya Valecha

There is strength in her voice, a silent resolution and a power that shines through her words. Actor Piya Valecha has come a long way from modeling, doing theater and her first ad about three years ago to shooting for some of the best brands today and her hands full with movie work. IAD takes an exploratory trip with Piya […]

The Power Within!

These women are a tribe that inspire, motivate, give women all over the globe the courage to stand up for what they are born to do, to listen to their soul’s voice, recognise it and follow through. They maybe known for their outside beauty, red carpets and magazine covers but it takes immense grit and perseverance to achieve what they all […]

"Standing tall on 6 inch heels and also looking good is no joke!" – Swapnila Gupta

With a roster of top tier MNCs/ FMGCs and celebrity clients, upbeat energy and infectious enthusiasm for the creative process, she is the master of ceremonies. She has had a hand in the creation of the most fashionable images in high-profile glossies. In this IAD talk with the emcee, voice artist, television host and Miss Maxim 2014 winner, Swapnila Gupta shares […]

"I am so glad that I got to study Shakespeare in school; I’d recite speeches running around in my lawn, without any reason"- Nidhi Singh

She is natural on-screen, effortlessly slips into her characters, humble in real life and stole our hearts with her portrayal of ‘Tanya’ in the TVF series Permanent Roommates. Nidhi Singh talks to Indian Ad Divas about her forever dream of being in the acting field, life so far and how her city (Allahabad) is the biggest motivation   How did your foray into […]